Reclaiming Your Space After a Breakup
It’s Personal, It’s Powerful and It’s Possible Let’s talk about something that hits close to home for many of us: dealing with our living space after a breakup. It’s a topic that’s often overlooked, but it’s a big deal. How can you reclaim your space after a breakup? How can you make it feel yours […]
Mental Health is Political
Mental Health is Political: The intersection of wellbeing and social change In recent years, there’s been a growing understanding of the importance of mental health – finally! Yet, the conversation around mental wellness often falls short, focusing solely on individual responsibility and personal coping strategies. And while these aspects are undoubtedly important, they only tell […]
What If I Can’t Afford Therapy?
If you can’t afford therapy, there are still options for you. Hello there – I’m Rachel, one of the Rough Patch counsellors. Strap in for a long blog post, as I’ve gathered some info and options for seeking free counselling. This is just a snapshot of the services currently on offer in Australia (with a […]
Rough Patch Affordable Counselling Expanding Service And Pivoting To Online Service Delivery Model
As a valued member of our community, I wanted to keep you informed about some upcoming changes to the Rough Patch model. You may remember that we did some fundraising in 2022 to remain open after some significant water damage and other issues with our clinic building. Unfortunately, as a result of ongoing financial constraints […]
The Difference Between Counsellor and Psychologist
What’s the difference between a counsellor and a psychologist? Our founder and director Amber Rules is a clinical counsellor who spoke to GlobalHealth Education about how to distinguish between these two mental health professionals, what their roles are, and what their career paths look like. Read the full article here: https://globalhealtheducation.com/au/categories/counselling/counsellor-vs-psychologist
Somatic Techniques for Calming the Nervous System
Whenever you feel stress bubbling up, notice what’s happening in the mind and the emotional overflow happening in the body. How do you experience stress as physical sensations? Or perhaps you notice a change in temperature, heart rate, breathing, sensory sensitivity, or appetite. Do you find it difficult to think and find the words you’re looking for, […]
Three Common Myths About Therapy
Therapy has long been a subject of curiosity and misconception. In this blog, we aim to debunk three common myths surrounding therapy and shed light on what it truly entails. So, let’s address these myths one by one. Myth No. 1 – Therapy is a way to fix broken people Therapy can often be […]
Article: How to make new friends when your besties move abroad
It can be heart-wrenching when your closest friends are moving far, far away. How do you keep up with these important relationships, and how do you find new friends? In this article, Genevieve Phelan and Rough Patch counsellor Kimberley offer a few strategies for how to maintain long-distance friendships, making adult friends, and how to […]
Article: The power of reclaiming your space post-breakup
A breakup marks the closing of one chapter and the start of a new one. Resetting your home post-breakup can be a powerful process to help you reclaim your physical and emotional space and allow you to move forward on your own terms. With comments from Rough Patch counsellor Kimberley Lee, Genevieve Phelan writes about […]
Article: Is it OK to use the word ‘fat’ when describing bodies?
The word ‘fat’ is not the problem. ‘Fat’ is associated with a deep stigma that is full of negative and harmful connotations. In this article by Laura Roscioli, learn about how to use the word ‘fat’ to describe bodies in a respectful, inclusive, and affirming manner. Our founder and director Amber Rules and Rough Patch […]